India and Russia are preparing to open a new chapter in their long-standing strategic partnership, with both nations exploring the joint construction of Arctic-class ships . These vessels are specifically engineered to operate in some of the planet’s most extreme maritime environments.

The proposal is expected to feature prominently during Russian President Vladimir Putin’s two-day state visit to India beginning today.

The idea gained traction after Russia’s First Deputy Prime Minister Denis Manturov revealed that both sides are assessing opportunities in the Arctic shipbuilding sector. He said the harsh and increasingly strategic Arctic region demands “high ice-class vessels capable of safe navigation in challenging hydro-meteorological conditions, making collaboration timely and mu

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